VINTAGE WW II American Campaign Medal Set Original, never issued and new in box. Box, Ribbon and Medal may have shelf wear from long term storage. The American Campaign Medal was authorized Nov. 6, 1942, by Executive Order No. 9265 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The medal was issued to commemorate the service performed by personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who served during the periods designated below. Effective Oct. 12, 1945, service members who served in the continental United States for an aggregate period of one year between Dec. 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946, inclusive, may be awarded the American Campaign Medal under such regulations as the Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy may severally prescribe. Stock number71-M-912-75 Heckethorn mfg. (the box measures 3.5 inches x 2.2 inches) Includes Medal and Ribbon. Makes a great gift for your WW2 Veteran's-Relatives and Friends and Collectors of ORIGINAL, VINTAGE MILITARIA